Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Freret Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA from $400 (40 Rentals)

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Flint Goodridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flint Goodridge

2425 Louisiana AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
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3615 St Charles Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3615 St Charles Ave

3615 St Charles AveNew Orleans, LA 70115
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Forest Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Park

2309-2311 6th StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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River Garden Elderly
1 Bedroom Apartments

River Garden Elderly

2017 Laurel St ParkNew Orleans, LA 70130
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1711 Second St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1711 Second St

1711 Second StNew Orleans, LA 70113
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Saratoga Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga Apartments

212 Loyola AveNew Orleans, LA 70112
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Freret, New Orleans, LA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Freret Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Freret area of New Orleans, LA is a 2 Beds unit found at Marquis priced from $690. Marrero Commons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $932. Here are the most affordable Freret apartments for rent in New Orleans, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MarquisB22BR,2BA$690
Marrero Commons Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
Harmony Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom Tax Credit***1BR,1BA$932
The Residences at LSU HealthStudio C ADA *Call for Availability*Studio,1BA$1,275
2121-2131 Louisiana Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Freret, LA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Freret area is the $0.77 price per square foot 2323 Leonidas St Model at 2323 Leonidas St, Unit Beautiful Shared Living in the in the West Carrollton neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Freret apartment is the 4 Bedroom Townhome Model at Marrero Commons Apartments starting at $2,247 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Dixon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Freret apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2323 Leonidas St, Unit Beautiful Shared Living2323 Leonidas StStudio ,1BA$0.77
Marrero Commons Apartments4 Bedroom Townhome4BR,3BA$1.66
MarquisB12BR,2BA$1.52
5014 Prytania St, Unit Apartment A5014 Prytania St1BR,2BA$1.74
3300 Nashville Ave, Unit 3302 Nashville3300 Nashville Ave2BR,2BA$1.81
618 Fern St, Unit 618618 Fern St2BR,1BA$1.82
2423 Upperline St, Unit 12423 Upperline St2BR,1BA$1.68
1101 Dante St, Unit 8235 Zimpel1101 Dante St2BR,1BA$1.57
2121-2131 Louisiana Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.73
3026 Short St, Unit C3026 Short St1BR,1BA$1.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Freret, New Orleans, LA

Ranked #77

Among neighborhoods in New Orleans, LA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Louisiana and customized analysis for Central New Orleans. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Freret Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Freret Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Freret?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Freret is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Freret?

The cheapest apartment in Freret is Marrero Commons Apartments which is listed at $932, while the average apartment in Freret costs $6,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Freret?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Freret that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Freret?

Cheap apartments in Freret have an average cost of $381 which is $5,619 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Freret.

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